HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.07.12_OEDA MinutesOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2001
201 North Main Street - 5:30 P.M.
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Brian Smith called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. and roll call was taken as follows:
TRUSTEES PRESENT
Gary Akin
Tom Kimball
Brian Smith
Dee Sokolosky
Will Williams
Brenda Lawrence (in 5:35 p.m.)
TRUSTEES ABSENT
Frank Enzbrenner
STAFF PRESENT
Larry Mitchell
Stan Ewing
Mary Jo Griffin
ITEM 2: REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2001 SPECIAL
MEETING
Mr. Akin moved to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2001 Special Meeting. Mr. Williams
seconded and the motion carried 4 -0.
® AYE: Akin, Williams, Kimball, Smith
NAY: none
ABSTAIN: Sokolosky
ITEM 3: REQUEST APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
At the time of posting the agenda, no claims had been submitted, in the interim Alaback and
Associates presented an invoice in the amount of $2,313 less $257.00 for completion of tasks 7
as stated in their contract. The remaining balance due will be paid upon receipt of final
documents.
Mr. Kimball moved to approve payment of the claim of $2,313. Ms. Lawrence seconded and the
motion carried 6 -0.
AYE: Kimball, Lawrence, Smith, Akin, Sokolosky, Williams
NAY: none
ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING
JUNE 30 2001.
There were no questions
Owasso Economic Development Authority
Minutes of July 12, 2001 Meeting
Presented for Approval August 9, 2001
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ITEM 5: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON AND
SECRETARY FOR 2001 -2001.
Mr. Smith called for nominations for OEDA Chairperson. Mr. Akin made the motion to
nominate Mr. Sokolosky for Chairperson. Mr. Williams seconded the motion. With no further
nominations the motion carried 6 -0.
AYE: Akin, Williams, Kimball, Lawrence, Smith, Sokolosky,
NAY: None
At this point, the chairmanship was turned over to Mr. Sokolosky who then requested
nominations for OEDA Vice - Chairperson. Mr. Smith made the motion to nominate Mr.
Enzbrenner and was seconded by Mr. Akin. With no further nominations, the motion carried
6 -0.
AYE: Smith, Akin, Kimball, Sokolosky, Williams, Lawrence
NAY: None
Mr. Sokolosky called for nominations for OEDA Secretary. Mr. Akin motioned to nominate
Brenda Lawrence as Secretary. Mr. Williams seconded and the motion carried 6 -0.
AYE: Akin, Williams, Kimball, Smith, Lawrence, Sokolosky
NAY: None
ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A
REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE ADOPTION OF AN FY 2001 -2002 BUDGET.
Staff presented a budget for the OEDA fund in the amount of $6,000. The current available cash
status of the fund is $16,543. There were questions on this portion.
Chairman Sokolosky then requested information regarding the yearly council allocation of funds
for the OEDA. Mr. Ewing explained that this year the general fund funded OEDA Workplan
and Economic Development divisions were combined into one division. This year $35,000 was
placed into a line item within the Economic Development division. There was also discussion on
the use of these funds. Mr. Ewing stated the board needs to come up with a plan on how to use
this year's allocation; adding that, Mr. Ewing would like to use a portion for matching money on
proj ects.
Mr. Akin motioned to approve the OEDA budget for FY 2001 -2001 as presented. Mr. Smith
seconded and the motion carried 6 -0.
AYE: Akin, Smith, Kimball, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Williams
NAY: None
Owasso Economic Development Authority
Minutes of July 12, 2001 Meeting
Presented for Approval August 9, 2001
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ITEM 7: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER.
Mr. Mitchell briefly discussed handouts, which included an article about Hotel Taxes in
Muskogee, ODOT letter regarding the status of the 76th Street North & Hwy 169 Intersection
improvement project. Bids on this project are expected to begin letting in mid - September. Also
discussed was a summary of Potential Sales Tax loss in Owasso if groceries were exempted from
sales tax. No other items were discussed.
ITEM 7:. PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN AND
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FINAL REPORT.
Before presentation, Mr. Kimball motioned to adjourn at conclusion of Public Hearing so it
would not be necessary to come back to table. Mr. Williams seconded and the motion carried
6 -0.
Mr. Ewing presented Dan Alaback and Mike Peters from Alaback and Associates who then
proceeded to go over their final plan and field questions from the general public.
ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT
By motion made in item #7 the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Aye: Kimball, Williams, Lawrence, Sokolosky, Smith, Akin
Nay: None
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Dat Approved